In preparation for the highly anticipated 2025 Women in Maritime & Energy (WIME) Awards, a delegation from the WIME board, led by Chairperson Dr. Chizoba Anyika, paid a courtesy visit to Mrs. Grace Orife, CEO of Adelaar Energy Limited.
The visit aimed to express appreciation for Adelaar Energy’s support, discuss strategic collaboration, and explore opportunities for women’s advocacy growth within the maritime and energy sectors .
The board emphasized the importance of amplifying the impacts and need for balanced representation, professional development, and leadership roles for women in the industry .
Mrs. Orife, who is also a co-chair of the African Women Business Energy Network of the African Energy Week AEC, expressed commitment to supporting initiatives that promote knowledge and skill acquisition, enabling engagement for women in maritime and energy.
The discussion explored potential partnerships for visibility-enabling initiatives that align with the broader vision of the 2025 Women in Maritime and Energy Awards .
The visit concluded with a shared commitment to driving meaningful change and inspiring females in these critical sectors for a more equitable and dynamic industry landscape [1].
The 2025 Women in Maritime and Energy Awards, scheduled for March 28, will honor outstanding women, allies, and organizations that have made significant contributions to the maritime and energy sectors .
These awards serve as a platform to highlight achievements, amplify impacts, drive advocacy, gender diversity, and encourage the next generation of female professionals to excel in these industries .
